Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics

Pittsburgh, PA, US
- Private Technical School

Since 1929, the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) has been recognized as the premier training school for aviation maintenance. Many graduates have become high level managers with major airlines, the FAA, and contract maintenance facilities. Currently, PIA offers Associate of Specialized Technology Degree programs in Aviation Maintenance Technology (A&P), and Aviation Electronics Technology (Avionics). PIA also offers a program in Commercial Electronics.

There never has been a better time to enter the field of aviation maintenance. Job placement is currently near 100%, primarily with the major airlines. Average starting salaries are at $32,000. Current projections indicate that the world-wide shortage of qualified aviation maintenance technicians will continue to increase for the foreseeable future.

As an FAA part 147 training facility, PIA dedicates itself to producing graduates who are superbly qualified to enter the exciting field of aviation.